Honaker is a small town of 1,213 in Virginia, with a median household income of $45,491
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Honaker stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Honaker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Honaker city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.0
Honaker's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Honaker costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Honaker, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$613
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,491
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Honaker's violent crime rate is 176.8 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
176.8 /100k
Property Crime
906.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Honaker is served primarily by Buchanan County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Honaker, VA
National Avg
School District
Buchanan County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Honaker sees average highs of 44.9°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Honaker's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Honaker roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,200 and median rent is $613/month.
Honaker's violent crime rate is 176.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 906.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Honaker are operated by Buchanan County Public Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Honaker, VA has a population of 1,213, a median household income of $45,491, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Honaker averages 44.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Honaker, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24260.
The population of Honaker, Virginia is 1,213 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Honaker: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $99,200, median household income $45,491, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Honaker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
